Announcement of DEATH

Dei Conti SANT FOURNIER

SANT FOURNIER. The Noble dei conti, CHARLES, 8^th (joint) Count Sant, aged 57, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of the Holy Church after a sudden and very short illness. Beloved husband of Mary Ann, née Felice. Precious father of Vera, and Sean Azzopardi. Loving grandfather of Katrina. Much loved and sadly missed by his brother James and his wife Diane, his parents-in-law Olga and Ferdinand Felice, his brothers- and sisters-in-law Joanna and Alex Felice, Marina and Donald Felice, Nikki and David Felice together with his nephews and nieces Nicholas and Tiziana, Paul and Francesca, Rebecca and Patrick, Fabien and Petra, Solange, Sam and Ella, and the Debono family, Sebastian, Ivan, Jacquie, Oliver, Zachary, Jamie, Yvonne and Frank, Jennifer, Martin and Gillian, and Alex. His cousins Monica, and Attilio Vassallo Cesareo, Milos, Milica and Michael Micovic, Robert and Harriet Sant Fournier, Michelle and Geoffrey Minter, and Clelia Costantino, their families and other relatives in Malta and overseas, his dearest friends Claudio and Patrizia, Michele and Tania and their respective families along with countless other friends and relatives. Family and friends are invited a funeral service tomorrow at 2 p.m. at St Julian's parish church. The family is grateful to the emergency, surgical and all other staff that assisted Charles in his final days at Mater Dei Hospital. While thanking all those who have expressed their sorrow, the family prefers not to receive visitors at home. Lord, giver of life, embrace him in your open arms. May he rest in peace.

Announcement of DEATH

ZERAFA BOFFA

ZERAFA BOFFA. On February 25, at Sir Paul Boffa Hospital, LARRY of Vittoriosa, residing at Marsascala, aged 77, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Eileen, his brothers Carmelo and his wife Jessie and Fr Marius Zerafa of the Dominican Order, his nephews Joseph and his wife Karen and Noel and his wife Claire, his niece Marika and her husband William Wait, their children Andrew, Julian, Sarah, Ruth and Krista, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Sir Paul Boffa Hospital today at 1.45 p.m. for St Anne's parish church, Marsascala, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.15 p.m., followed by interment in the family grave at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to The Malta Hospice Movement, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

Announcement of DEATH

Flores Martin nee Trapani

FLORES MARTIN - ADELAIDE (Dela), née Trapani, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church, at Mater Dei Hospital, on February 25, at the age of 97. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Richard, her children, Madeleine, widow of George Abela, and Patrick, her grandchildren Simon, Mandy, Michael, Helena and Mark, her brother and sisters and other relatives and friends. The funeral Mass will take place tomorrow at 2.30 p.m. at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema.

Announcement of DEATH

Dei Principe Borg Oliver de Puget Paleologo di Selimbria nee’ dei Duchi di Mondello

BORG OLIVIER. On February 25, at her residence in Sliema, ALEXANDRA, aged 86, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her children Alexander and his wife Kathleen, Peter, and Jean Claude and his wife Katrina, her grandchildren George, Nicolai, Karina and Stefano, her sister Veronica and her many relatives and friends. The funeral leaves her residence tomorrow at 2.15 p.m. for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Announcement of birth

Gatt-naudi

GATT. On January 18, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Daphne née Naudi and John, God's precious gift of a son - SIMON, a welcome brother to Ella and Sarah. Deo gratias et Mariae.

Announcement of birth

Dei Conti Gonzi

GONZI. On January 9, at Mater Dei Hospital, to Melanie Miceli Demajo and David, God's precious gift of a son - THOMAS. Thanks be to God and Our Lady. Special thanks to the gynaecologist, midwife and maternity staff.

ANNOUNCEMENT of DEATH

Amato – Gauci dei Baroni di Buleben

AMATO-GAUCI. On February 4, EDGAR, aged 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, and comforted by the rites of Holy Church. Deeply mourned by his beloved wife Marie Rome, née Camilleri, his daughters Romina and her husband William Martin, Bettina, his son Jon and his wife Anita, his dearest grandchildren Michael, Andie, Nicky, Beppe and Timmy, his brother Cecil, his in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today at 1.30 p.m. for the Immaculate Conception parish church, Ta' l-Ibraġ where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2 p.m., followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, would be greatly appreciated. The family regret they are unable to receive any visitors.

Announcement of DEATH

BRUNO

BRUNO. On February 3, at St Vincent de Paul Residence, ROSE, of Valletta, aged 79, widow of John, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Marlene and her husband Charles Mizzi, her sons Tony and Mario and his wife Adriana, and Doris widow of her son Herman, her grandchildren Jacqueline, Jean-Pierre, Josianne, Josef, Nigel, Donatella, Fallon and Kyle, her great-grandchildren, her in-laws Evelyn and Maria and their respective families, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul tomorrow, at 7.30 a.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel basilica, Valletta, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 8 a.m. followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Villa Mgr Gonzi, Siġġiewi will be appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

Announcement of DEATH

ALICE, MARQUESA BUTTIGIEG DE PIRO

On January 27, at St James Hospital, Sliema, ALICE, Marquesa Buttigieg De Piro, née Pace, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of our Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Anthony, her sister Lilian Simpson, her nephews and nieces, cousins, all other relatives and friends. Mass praesente cadavere will be said tomorrow, Friday, at Naxxar parish church at 2.30 p.m. Donations to the Dar Tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi will be appreciated.

Announcement of Engagement

Baron Alan von Brockdorff and Kristelle Vassallo

ALAN VON BROCKDORFF and KRISTELLE VASSALLO
The engagement is announced between ALAN, son of Hugh and Janice Von Brockdorff, and KRISTELLE, daughter of Ray and Mariella Vassallo. Fr Hilary Tagliaferro blessed the ring.

Announcement of DEATH

APAP BOLOGNA dei Marchesi di GNIEN IS-SULTAN

APAP BOLOGNA - ANTHONY, aged 73, widower of Helga, née Zahra Neumann, passed away in Lugano, Switzerland, on January 9 after a sudden short illness, comforted by the rites of Holy Mother Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Maria, his children Carlo and his wife Marie Therese, Roberto and his wife Rose Marie, Gabriella, his grandchildren Edward, Gregory, Michael and Nicholas, his sister-in-law Roberta Keasley, née Zahra Neumann and her husband James, his brothers Louis and his wife Bernadette, Joseph and his wife Mariella and his many nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. The funeral took place in Lugano on January 12. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Mosta parish church. May the Lord grant him eternal rest.

Announcement of DEATH

10^th Earl (Jacobite) of Dundee

John Somerville LLD, Earl of Dundee was born at Port Said in 1925 and migrated during the Egyptian Revolution to Australia where he married Ingrid and had two sons. John was a Solicitor in Melbourne CBD for many years and retired to the Mornington Peninsular south of Melbourne. Dying on 10^th January 2009 after a very short illness leaving behind his long time partner and wife, and two sons, their wives and grandchildren. Also a sister Violet in Perth and her family. Succeeded his father in 1974 as the Jacobite Earl of Dundee after a long history connecting his ancestors with the Prince James the Old Pretender in 1705.

To be buried in the Family crypt in Melbourne with his parents.  God Rest His Soul.